Date set for gala dinner

Hedge Funds Care Cayman is an alliance of Cayman hedge fund industry professionals who raise money for local organisations that focus on the prevention and treatment of child abuse.

With a Serengeti Sunset theme, the Open Your Heart to the Children Benefit will take place on the first floor of 89 Nexus Way, Camana Bay.

“The time of year is upon us once again where we need to appeal to the community of the Cayman Islands to save the date and join us in supporting this worthy cause,” said Peter Cockhill, chairman of Hedge Funds Care Cayman.

The organization’s 2010-2011 grantees include the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre, Children and Youth Services (CAYS) Foundation, the Department of Counselling Services, the Health Services Authority, the Nadine Andreas Foster Home and the Ministry of Education, Training, Employment, Youth, Sports and Culture.

“The community has been steadfast in its support throughout the years and great strides have been made in generating awareness of the problems that exist,” said Mr. Cockhill.

“To date we have raised almost US$2.5 million and we aspire to raise even more money by building on this success.”

With guests encouraged to accessorize their formal attire with an African theme, the evening’s events include a champagne and cocktail reception at 6pm and a silent auction. This will be followed by dinner, live entertainment and a live auction likely featuring luxury automobiles, jewellery, art, getaway packages and memorabilia.

Last year’s dinner raised a net total of US$250,000, and as in previous years, this year money will be raised through ticket sales at US$1,000 each, sponsorship of advertisements in the event programme, or donation of auction items.

“This truly is a collaborative effort, and the success that we have shared is a result of the community coming together and doing its part to really make a difference,” said Lauren Nelson, co-chair of the Committee of Hearts.